For travellers looking for an alternative to the crowds of Europe this Northern Hemisphere summer, why not explore South America instead? Cosmopolitan cities, river cruising, and award-winning cuisine await discovery in South America. It's perfect for travellers looking for authentic, exciting, and meaningful holiday destinations after they've visited Paris, Venice, and Barcelona. 

Now is the ideal time for Australians to discover the warmth of South America, with Peru and Machu Picchu open and welcoming Chimu tourists again and LATAM Airlines announcing the return of their direct Melbourne to Santiago route from September this year. 

Here are five great reasons why European travellers might just be persuaded to try somewhere new this year. 

1. Chic cosmopolitan culture and history - Buenos Aires may be considered the Paris of the South, but it's just one of many South American cities rich in culture, history, and atmosphere. Santiago is home to the continent's first fine art gallery, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Cartagena stuns with its Spanish Colonial architecture, and South America's coffee and wineries could please even the most refined palette. 
2. Magical river cruising - The Amazon is best explored by a small ship river cruise, immersing visitors into the world's largest rainforest and fostering unbelievable wildlife encounters. Guests can also enjoy incredible cruising opportunities in both Patagonia and the Galapagos. 
3. Pristine beaches - Why fight for a beach umbrella in the Italian Riviera when South America offers lots of gorgeous beaches, free from huge crowds? Colombia's Tayrona National Park, the Galapagos, and Brazil all have beaches to rival some of Europe's best. 
4. Diverse cuisine - South America is a true foodie destination, with mouth-watering delights found everywhere from fine dining degustation to local food trucks. And with the continent's Spanish, French, and Italian influence, combined with incredible chefs championing local cuisine, visitors can enjoy unique flavours and dining experiences not found elsewhere. 
5. Inspiring mountain ranges - When it comes to the Alps versus the Andes, both are stunning, but the Andes offer amazing trekking, skiing, and luxury lodges, at far more reasonable costs than Switzerland. 

To make it easier to get there sooner, Chimu Adventures has just launched great deals on their Signature South America itineraries, refined, simplified, and perfected to make it easy for guests to simply choose their itineraries, select dates, and personalize with add-ons. Special offers include up to 10% off Signature Peru, up to 25% off Tierra Atacama extension, and buy one, get one 50% off on a five-day Peru Amazon cruise aboard the Delfin III. These upmarket itineraries have been carefully designed to show travellers both the highlights and hidden local gems of each destination, without rushing from place to place. 

For Antarctic travellers booking on the Ocean Endeavour, they can save an additional 10% on all Signature South America for their pre and post itineraries in South America. 

Chimu's Discover South America deals are valid until April 30, 2023, or while stock lasts.

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Founded in 2004, Chimu Adventures are The Latin America and Polar Travel Specialists. Australian owned, we are the go-to for all Latin America, Antarctica and Arctic travel requirements, from small ship expedition cruises to tailor-made itineraries and small group tours, plus all international and domestic flight and transfer arrangements. Our specialist knowledge means we can offer the best options for everything. We use our own operations on the ground to access to an immense range of accommodation and activities and work personally with our traveller's style and budget, tailoring to their individual needs. 

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